Nips Heels When Walking

by Kim Parzych
(Ft. Ashby, WV)

When walking my pup, she has a habit of nipping and biting at my heels/grabbing my pant legs. What can I do to discourage/stop this behavior?
Thank you
Kim Parzych

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You have a puppy. You need to distract the pup with some fun games. Give her other things to do.

Start by signing up for this free 'Home School the Dog' course with Susan Garrett. It's important to always use positive reinforcement. Your puppy needs your guidance in a fun and stress-free manner. Copy and paste these urls into your browser.

https://dogsthat.com/home-school/

Join the Free Dog Training Workshop. They have so many resources for working with your pup. You can also ask for advise from some experts in Recallers.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedogtrainingworkshop/

Enjoy some great bonding time with your puppy.

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